Waterton Lakes National ParkHas anyone cycled or walked the Kootenai Brown Trail in the park? John George 'Kootenai' Brown, born in Ireland in 1839, was the first park official of Waterton Lakes National Park, serving from 1910-1914. A long-time Waterton resident, Brown died in 1916 and is buried with his first wife, Olivia Lyonnais, near Lower Waterton Lake. #StPatricksDay

Waterton Lakes National ParkWe are moving into bear season and have had a couple of black bear sightings in Waterton over the last couple of weeks. If you are heading out into the park, remember to follow a few "bear aware" rules. http://ow.ly/ZvGeo

Mar 10th

Banff National Park of CanadaOne hundred and thirty years ago, this tent formed the office of George A. Steward, first superintendent at Banff National Park. It was the summer of 1886. During this period, Steward carried out the first surveys of the park and town site. The cabin, built by Ben and Fred Woodworth below what is now Cascade Mountain was removed after the park was established in 1887.

Mar 8th

Waterton Lakes National ParkNot all girls are made of sugar and spice and everything nice..
Some girls are made of adventure and wine and all things fine..
Glacier National Park | Climate Ride | Waterton Lakes National Park

Banff National Park of CanadaEvery year a few of us get together with The Banff Centre to bring you Performance in the Park. June 10 & 11 the music of Canada comes right into the heart of its oldest national park. This year featuring Stars, Bahamas, Hey Rosetta!, Shad, and Jenn Grant. Tickets on sale now: http://goo.gl/Eyu7Mu

Mar 7th

Banff National Park of CanadaWe had our first confirmed sighting of a grizzly bear (#122) near Muleshoe on Saturday March 5 along the Bow Valley Parkway. Please remember to leash dogs, be aware of your surroundings and ensure your bear spray didn't freeze over the winter. Carry bear spray with you at all times on the trail, and know how to use it. Spring has arrived in Banff National Park!

Mar 4th

Banff National Park of CanadaLinks to 10 Great Hikes in Yoho national Park in British Columbia, Canada on the TransCanada Highway west of Banff National Park in Travel Alberta , Canada. A small park with an above average collection of wilderness adventure opportunities. Incredible hiking trails.

Banff National Park of CanadaPlanning to hit the trail on your fat-bike this weekend? Riders welcome! But please make sure you're on a designated trail. Check out the list below. Note that bikes are not permitted beyond the Egypt Lake / Shadow Lake junction on Redearth Creek Trail or beyond Stoney Creek Campground on the Cascade Fire Road. http://ow.ly/Z5zY3

Mar 3rd

Waterton Lakes National ParkHappy World Wildlife Day! In just 505 sq. kilometres (195 sq. miles), Waterton Lakes National Park has over 250 species of birds, more than 60 species of mammals, 24 species of fish, 10 species of reptiles and amphibians, as well as thousands of species of insects, arthropods and other invertebrates.

Banff National Park of CanadaIf your plans include traveling in Banff National Park please pay attention to the seasonal restrictions which are effective today March 1.
March 1 - June 25 marks the annual seasonal travel restriction on the eastern section of the Bow Valley Parkway. Travel is permitted from 8am to 8pm then wildlife have the rest of the night and crepuscular hours to travel at will to access secure, high quality habitat. Here's a reminder why: http://ow.ly/YI3VJ

Banff National Park of CanadaMarch 1 - June 25 marks the annual seasonal travel restriction on the eastern section of the Bow Valley Parkway. Travel is permitted from 8am to 8pm then wildlife have the rest of the night and crepuscular hours to travel at will to access secure, high quality habitat. Here's a reminder why: http://ow.ly/YI3VJ

Feb 29th

Waterton Lakes National ParkA project to help reintroduce the Northern Leopard Frog to Waterton Lakes National Park got underway in 2015. Once common, it has been mysteriously disappearing from the prairie provinces since the 1970s and is now a species at risk of extinction. #LeapDay

Feb 28th

Waterton Lakes National ParkNature Conservancy of Canada welcomes you to the Waterton Park Front, one of the largest private land conservation initiatives in Canadian history, minutes from Waterton Lakes National Park. Waterton Spring Campground and Interpretive Trail is a must!

Banff National Park of CanadaWild things happen in Banff National Park and sometimes our visitors get a front row seat into these natural processes. This event took place on the railway overpass near the east entrance to the Banff townsite.

Feb 22nd

Banff National Park of CanadaThe Common raven (Corvus corax) and the American crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) look alike but aren't the same. Crows are more likely to flap in flight while ravens soar. Crows are usually seen in groups while ravens are usually solo or in pairs. Crows caw but ravens croak. Ravens, like this one, are also extremely intelligent.

Feb 18th

Feb 17th

Waterton Lakes National ParkThe unique Lewis's woodpecker relies on fire to maintain the open forests and grasslands with scattered trees in which it lives. Lacking the skull structure and specialised bill of woodpeckers that 'drill' for insects, Lewis's woodpeckers make their way by catching free-living insects and foraging on fruits such as Saskatoon berries. The species is migratory and has been intermittently recorded in Waterton Lakes National Park; if you observe it our neighbourhood, please let us know! #WildlifeWednesday

Feb 16th

Banff National Park of CanadaYou may have heard that Parks Canada has been looking for little brown bats. Little brown myotis (Myotis lucifugus) are a species at risk threatened by white nose syndrome. This fungal infection is decimating bat populations in eastern North America. There is no cure for white nose syndrome but we can help bats by protecting their hibernacula from contamination. First though we need to know where they are!

Banff National Park of CanadaIt's National Flag of Canada Day. The red and white maple leaf was adopted fifty-one years ago today. We know that many of you follow us from places around the world. What does your flag look like? http://ow.ly/YlspQ

Banff National Park of CanadaHey, folks! A friendly reminder that it is not safe to walk to the teahouses at Lake Louise in the winter. Both trails cross active avalanche slide paths. Dangerous zones on these trails are clearly marked with this sign. The risk... is real. Unless you have avalanche equipment and training, please explore options that won't put you and your friends at risk of injury or death. Thanks!
Winter Trail Maps: http://ow.ly/Y7ZYR